About Us

Our Mission

Our mission is to facilitate inclusive and collaborative discussions among peers and clinicians, focusing on various aspects of diversity in mental and behavioral health training, education, lived experiences, laws and regulations, roles and purposes. By working together, we aim to develop innovative solutions to improve the delivery of mental and behavioral health services, with a primary goal of serving our consumers in the most efficient and effective way possible.

FAQ's

We offer webinars, workshops, and courses on various mental health and wellness topics for clinicians and peers looking to expand their knowledge and skills.

Collaboration between peers and clinicians can provide a holistic approach to mental health care. Peers can offer unique insights, emotional support, and relatability, while clinicians bring clinical knowledge and evidence-based treatments. Together, they can enhance the overall quality of care.

You can access articles, upcoming events, an overview of the Peers and Clinicians Collaborative training curriculum and much more!

Clinicians and peers should be attentive to the emotional well-being of each other and provide support, resources, and opportunities for self-care. A healthy and supported peer and clinician can better serve clients.

Orlando Vera

Orlando served as Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Board member, Vice President of DBSA, Certified Peer Trainer & Facilitator Orange County Regional Ambassador, Access California of Cal Voices, Justice intervention Advocate in Sacramento. He is actively involved in the advancement of Peers in all aspects of the Behavioral Health System. Orlando is currently collaborating with Addiction Institute / Norooz Clinic Foundation in providing improved services for consumers.

Ehsan Gharadjedaghi, Psy.D.

Dr. G has received his Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology in 2009 at the American School for Professional Psychology, Orange County. As far as clinical, therapeutic approach, Dr. G is an existential therapist who specifically enjoys couples and family therapy with a focus on Meditation, Gestalt therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Process Experiential Therapy, Object Relations and Self Psychology, and Advanced Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy. He frequently incorporates scientific models from neuropsychology in order to help his clients understand and manage their lives in a more holistic, realistic, and practical way.